We are excited to welcome John Keller, Director of Fiske Planetarium and Teaching Professor of Distinction in the Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences Department at the University of Colorado Boulder. Thursday, October 16th at 7pm at 1515 Fredreicks, San Luis Obispo Dr. Keller received his PhD in Planetary Science from the [Read More…]
Let’s go star gazing for Halloween! Halloween needs more Galileos, Keplers and Sir Isaac Newtons knocking on doors and asking for sweets to remind us of the scientific discoveries that made our current understanding of the universe possible. Without scientific breakthroughs, we would still be wondering why magnets work, puzzling [Read More…]
Presented by and showcasing CCAS members Dave Majors, Paul Wilson, Corrina Jones, Jon Iverson and Christopher Caruso. Astrophotography used to require bulky equipment, technical know-how, and a lot of patience. But now, thanks to evolving technology, there’s an exciting new way to get started—smart telescopes. These compact devices combine a [Read More…]
Have you ever wanted to contribute to real astronomical research using one of the most historic telescopes in the world? This September, you can! From September 21 to 26, 2025, a unique opportunity is available for amateur astronomers, students, and science enthusiasts to participate in a five-day Astronomy Research Seminar [Read More…]
Curious about how to get the most out of your telescope (even if you don’t own one yet)? At our next Central Coast Astronomical Society meeting, Glen Smeltzer will be giving a friendly, hands-on talk about eyepieces—what they do, how they affect what you see, and how to choose the [Read More…]
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Gary Lopez, an award-winning astrophotographer whose breathtaking images have inspired countless stargazers. With decades of experience blending science and art, Gary will share his journey of capturing the wonders of the universe and his passion for connecting people with the night sky. Meeting [Read More…]
CCAS president Aurora Lipper and CCAS amateur astronomers Kent Wallace and Brian Cox provide a tour of the summer sky for August. This video premieres August 1, 2021 at 5PM (PDT)
Join CCAS officer, Dr. Lee Coombs as he presents a tour of the Moon. He will discuss its formation and terrain while diving deep into the features that one can observe starting with the 5 day Moon, and ending with the 11 day Moon. This will include features that one [Read More…]
Wow – nothing says holiday gift more than a scientific instrument to look at the stars. The trouble is, most people are so excited about the instrument that they forget they still don’t know how to use it. A telescope is pretty useless unless you know where to point it, and [Read More…]
Don’t forget about the upcoming meteor shower! The moon’s minimal (yay!) and you don’t even need a telescope – just go outside and look up! Try to find a space away from city lights, and enjoy it with a friend.
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